Yuvraj feels English players would improve by playing in the IPL England’s Ben Stokes could earn “millions” when he enters the Indian Premier League auction, says India batsman Yuvraj Singh. The auction for the 20-over franchise competition is scheduled to be held in Bangalore, India in late February. When asked how much Stokes was worth, […]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Australians have enjoyed the spectacle of the Big Bash League A giant seagull, acrobatic motorcyclists and a daredevil in a jetpack are the poster boys of one of the greatest success stories Australian sport has ever seen. Add fireworks, chest-thumping music and monster sixes and it’s easy to see […]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dhoni (right) took over the captaincy of India’s Test side from Kumble (left) Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni, who recently stepped down as limited-overs captain, will always be “a leader in the team”. Kumble said Dhoni’s decision shows how “selfless he is” because […]

Image copyright AFP Image caption Dhoni was leader of a talented group of players which emerged from small cities and towns Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as India’s limited-overs captain ahead of the upcoming one-day international series against England. Wisden India editor Suresh Menon looks at what made the wicketkeeper-batsman one of the calmest […]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Richies cheer on Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground More than 300 fans have descended on Australia’s Sydney Cricket Ground dressed like legendary commentator Richie Benaud. The group, known as The Richies, wore wigs and cream jackets to salute Benaud, who died in 2015 aged 84. They want […]